New vs Old Tax Regime: Which Saves You More Income Tax in 2026?
The new regime has lower slab rates but almost no deductions. The old regime taxes you more per slab but rewards HRA, 80C, and home loan interest. Here is how to pick correctly.
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The new regime has lower slab rates but almost no deductions. The old regime taxes you more per slab but rewards HRA, 80C, and home loan interest. Here is how to pick correctly.
HRA can shield a big chunk of your salary from tax — but only if you calculate it correctly and keep the old regime. Here is the exact formula, with worked numbers.